Syria arrests Hezbollah-linked cell plotting Homs refinery attack

Syrian security forces detained a Hezbollah-linked cell allegedly planning an attack on a refinery near Homs, continuing a post-Assad crackdown on Hezbollah networks and arms smuggling. The arrests coincide with Syrian-Lebanese border security talks and Damascus's diplomatic outreach, including President al-Sharaa's visit to Saudi Arabia. This signals sustained Syrian efforts to dismantle Hezbollah's residual presence, though the operational scope and external backing of the cell remain unclear.

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